He's a fool. It's just a game not some service to humanity. If anything it's a disservice to humanity by allowing people to waste time gaming for free.
On top of that someone else is already rushing to monetize it. (presumably)
There is nothing admirable about working for free while someone else takes your money.
Ok so I'm dramatic. Still though it irks me to see this weird tech community rose colored utopia where money doesn't matter. If you want to make change in the world take the money and donate it somewhere. Its not like the millionth mobile free game is doing humanity any good.
On top of that someone else is already rushing to monetize it. (presumably)
There is nothing admirable about working for free while someone else takes your money.